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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.38, 1,415.00 and 387.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.38, 1,415.00 and 387.94 is: 581.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.38 : 1,415.00 = 387.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.38/1,415.00 = 387.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.38x = 1,415.00 × 387.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.38x = 548,926.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,926.09/943.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.87

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